Revised reading and writing, math standards documents available
After undergoing a rigorous revision process that began in 2017, revised standards for reading and writing and mathematics have been adopted into law.
Opening the treasures of the language of math with children’s literature
During the past 25 years, the use of children’s literature as a context for teaching mathematical language has become a popular classroom practice and has been accompanied by an explosion in the number of children’s books that have been written specifically for such use.
PIMSER to host math leadership academy
The Partnership Institute for Math and Science Education Reform (PIMSER) will host a leadership academy for mathematics administrators beginning Dec. 11 at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond.
KDE seeking feedback on proposed ELA and math assessment blueprints
The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking feedback on the proposed English language arts and mathematics assessment blueprints.
Kentucky Center for Mathematics seeks proposals for annual conference
The Kentucky Center for Mathematics is accepting proposals for its annual conference March 11-12 at the Marriott Griffin Gate in Lexington.
Education Week offers online summit on challenges in STEM education
Education Week will host a free online summit on how to overcome obstacles and challenges in STEM education from 1-3 p.m. ET Oct 23.
PIMSER to showcase math teachers’ work in grant project
The Partnership Institute for Math and Science Education Reform (PIMSER) will host a showcase event featuring participants in the PIMSER-led 2016-2018 Making Algebraic Connections (MAC) grant project on Sept. 25 in the Perkins Building at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond.
KCTM seeking nominations for Ann S. Booth MESA Awards
The Kentucky Council of Teachers of Mathematics is seeking nominations for the Ann S. Booth MESA Awards for 2018. The award celebrates Kentucky educators for their outstanding work and contribution to the mathematics community.
Registration open for differential equations mathematics challenge
Are you a high school mathematics teacher? Do you have students who like to explore mathematics and science independently? Do they like the challenge of modeling mathematically a realistic physical science/engineering, life sciences/chemistry or social sciences scenario?
Academic language of math webinar offered
The Kentucky Department of Education and the WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment) Consortium will host a webinar on the academic language of mathematics 2-4 p.m. ET Sept. 13.
